Help Yourself Hummus
Why I Love This Recipe
I love hummus, it's one of those easy to make good for you snack. Plus, you can dress it up any way you like. I worked as a waitress in an Israeli Cafe' for three years, and I learned about how important it is to make your own fresh hummus. Ready? Ok let's get started!
My Help Yourself Hummus is loaded with fresh lemon and garlic to bring out that mediterranean earthiness. It's topped with a roasted red pepper puree to add a smoky sweetness and to keep you scooping for more.
Ingredients You'll Need
Hummus Base:
2 cans of chickpeas (1 can drained)
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
pepper to taste
2 Tbl of sesame seeds
Red Pepper Puree:
2 sweet red pepper
olive oil
Directions
Hummus Base:
Drain 1 can of chickpeas and then add to food processor
Add the 2nd non-drained can of chickpeas to the food processor
Mince the garlic and add the to the chickpeas
Add the olive oil
Add the lemon juice
Blend ingredients until desired consistency
(add additional olive oil or lemon if needed)
Add salt and pepper to taste
Add 1Tbl of sesame seeds
Blend the ingredients again until desired consistency
Pour/Scoop into serving bowl
Red Pepper Puree:
Set oven to broil
Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray
Wash, core, and quarter the 2 red peppers
Place peppers onto baking sheet
Drizzle olive oil to coat the peppers
Place peppers into oven and broil until the skins start to darken (8-10mins)
Flip the peppers over for another 8-10mins
Once the peppers are done, take them out of the oven
Add peppers to the food processor (Caution: peppers are still hot)
Blend until they reach a chutney consistency
Pour on top of the hummus
Serve warm or chilled with you favorite dipping utensils and ENJOY!
